General Sports 24 Hours

Last updated: July 13, 2026, 11:30 PM ET

Soccer Semifinals Set, Player Comments Spark Buzz

Jules Koundé stated Monday that Lamine Yamal's comments about France fearing Spain ahead of their FIFA World Cup semifinal were not a sign of disrespect said Monday. Spain's camp is fostering an "all for one" mentality as they prepare to face France's "four musketeers" in the World Cup semifinals said Monday. With only a week remaining until the 2026 FIFA World Cup final, just four teams are still harboring dreams of becoming world champions. Switzerland forward Breel Embolo was sent off in a World Cup quarterfinal match with Argentina on Saturday night after a video review showed he was guilty of simulation was sent off.

NCAA Faces Lawsuits and Rule Changes

The NCAA announced that beginning with next year's women's basketball tournament, the top 16 teams will be placed in the bracket based on their true ranking, regardless of conference affiliation announced that. In a separate development, eleven Division I athletes who depleted their eligibility in the 2025-26 season have filed a federal class action lawsuit alleging that the NCAA's new eligibility rules have adversely affected them have filed. Meanwhile, former Kansas Jayhawks player Lagerald Vick, a member of the 2018 Final Four team, has been charged with attempted first-degree murder in Tennessee has been charged.

Tennis and Golf Worlds React to Major Wins and Controversies

Jannik Sinner has returned to his dominant No. 1 status after a rocky period, securing the Wimbledon title and fending off the challenge from Carlos Alcaraz has returned. In celebrity golf, former tennis player Mardy Fish won his third American Century Championship title on Sunday in Tahoe, besting competitors like Pavelski and Curry won his. Matt Fitzpatrick, a professional golfer, has voiced concerns that sports betting is contributing to personal abuse directed at players by golf fans has voiced.

UFC and Boxing Matchups Take Center Stage

Paddy Pimblett and Gable Steveson delivered standout performances that helped salvage UFC 329 from being an afterthought, despite Conor McGregor's injury delivered standout. Quick wins by Max Holloway and Paddy Pimblett at UFC 329 may position the pair for a future booking against each other may position. Caoimhin Agyarko's world title bid against IBF light-middleweight champion Josh Kelly is confirmed for July 25 in Saudi Arabia, taking place on the undercard of a Joshua fight is confirmed.

Rugby Union and Commonwealth Games Updates

New Zealand head coach Dave Rennie acknowledged Ireland's ability as the two teams prepare to meet in Saturday's Nations Championship match in Auckland acknowledged Ireland's. Wales captain Dewi Lake is expected to miss his first game under Steve Tandy when Wales faces the world champions in the Nations Championship on Saturday is expected. All four Welsh regions have signed the Professional Rugby Agreement, but uncertainty lingers as the deal expires in June 2028 have signed. England's young stars Henry Pollock and Noah Caluori are aiming for starting spots after scoring tries in a decisive 73-8 victory over Fiji are aiming. Three-time Olympic gold medallist Max Whitlock has withdrawn from the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow due to a hand injury sustained in training has withdrawn. BBC Sport NI is profiling the 65 athletes who will represent Team NI at this summer's Commonwealth Games is profiling.

NASCAR and Other Sports Notes

Ryan Blaney secured a dominant victory in the weather-delayed NASCAR Cup Series race at Atlanta early Monday, emerging from a three-wide battle on the final lap of overtime secured a. ESPN's Power Rankings show Gotham FC rocketed up the standings, demonstrating their offensive prowess even without Sam Kerr and challenging Washington at the top show Gotham. Josh Kerr's world record mile attempt is confirmed for Saturday's Diamond League Series event in London, where he will be part of a strong international field is confirmed. The University of Michigan regents are expected to discuss an investigation into the athletic department's culture on Thursday, with a decision on the athletic director's future anticipated are expected.